WEST VALDERS CEMETERY

Liberty Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

AGNES ALFSON

Agnes Alfson, 67, of 103 Grand St., Valders, died Sunday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Miss Alfson was born Mar. 1, 1906, in Manitowoc County, daughter of 
the late Albert Alfson and Mrs. Mary Olson Alfson. She attended 
school at Quarry. She was a retired Valders telephone operator.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Alfson, two brothers, Donald, of 
Manitowoc and Leonard, of Clarks Mills; three sisters, Alice Free, 
of Rt. 4, Manitwooc, Mildred Sehad, of Mishicot and Louella Espen, 
of West Bend and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 
after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and at the 
church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 25, 1974 P. 16


ALF H. ALFSON

Alf H. Alfson, 88, former Cato town chairman, died at the farm home near 
Valders last Friday night and the funeral services were held Monday 
afternoon at the West Valders Lutheran church. Survivors are a brother 
and a sister.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, March 17, 1939 P. 7


ELIZABETH ALFSON

Miss Elizabeth Alfson, 88, died of a stroke at 9 a.m. today at her home near 
Cato. She had been ill for several years. Miss Alfson was born August 17, 1853 
in Norway and came to the United States with her parents at the age of five. 
She has always lived in Manitowoc County.
Survivors are one brother, Ole, with whom she made her home.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Berge Funeral home 
at Valders and at 2 o'clock from the Valders West Lutheran church, the Rev. 
Martin Trygstad officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The 
body may be viewed from Sunday afternoon at the funeral home until the time 
of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, March 20, 1942 P. 2


HERBERT ALFSON

Herbert Alfson, 58, of Valders, died Friday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Valders Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Jerry E. Moe will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Alfson was born April 25, 1901, in the Town of Cato, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late John and Emma Berge Alfson. He was employed 
for many years as a mechanic at William F. Christel Inc., Valders. 
Mr. Alfson married the former Catherine Mann Oct. 23, 1928, at 
Clarks Mills. He was a member of Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
A son, Howard preceded him in death in 1934. 
Survivors include the wife, three sons (private); a brother, Ben of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Harland Peterson and Mrs. Raymond 
Brennan of Valders, Mrs. Herbert Vogel of Clarks Mills and a 
grandchild.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday 
until 12:30 p.m. Monday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where the body can be viewed until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 5, 1959 P. 11


OLE ALFSON

Ole Alfson, 82, lifelong resident of the county, died Thursday at the Holy 
Family hospital, Manitowoc.
He was born in Rockland in 1869 and moved with his parents to a farm in Cato. 
On their death Mr. Alfson took over the farm and operated it until two years 
ago when he retired. He was the last member of the Alfson family. He never 
married. Only survivors are nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the West Valders Lutheran 
church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Friends may call at the Berge funeral home, Valders, after 6 p.m. Saturday. 
The casket will be moved to the church Sunday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, March 30, 1951 P. 2
(Note: It appears the tombstone has been misread)


RICHARD ALFSON

From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903:
Death of 15-yr. old Richard Alfson, son of A.H. Alfson in Clarks Mills. 
The youth had gone hunting last Mon. afternoon and when he failed to 
return by evening, a search was begun and they soon found his body, dead 
from an accidental shot from his weapon.


THOMAS J. ALFSTAD

Thomas Alfstad, 65, town of Liberty farmer, died at his home this morning 
following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Berge funeral home 
in Valders at 1:30 and at two o'clock from the West Valders Lutheran church. 
Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Alfstad was born in Valders, Norway, August 25, 1875. When he was twenty 
years of age he came to America, settling in Manitowoc county, where he spent 
the rest of his life. In 1903 he was married to Albetta Anderson, who 
survives.
Survivors besides the widow, include two daughters, Mrs. Louis Christel of 
Valders and Mrs. Dudley C. Fossu, Minneapolis; a sister, Knut Berg of town of 
Liberty; a brother and four sisters in Valders, Norway; and five grandchildren.
The body will lie at the Berge funeral home from Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. 
until the time of the services Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, August 30, 1940 P. 2


EDWARD SEVERIN AUBOL

ED AUBOL IS DEAD AT VALDERS, AGED 50
Edward Aubol, a resident of Valders for many years, died there today 
at age of 50 years. Decedent was a former hardware merchant and lumber 
dealer and leaves a widow to survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 13, 1915, Page 1


ALVIN T. BENSON

Alvin T. Benson, 74, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters and 10 grand-
children.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1970


LUELLA OLENA JACKSON RASCHKE BENSON

30 Apr 1898 - 14 Apr 1986; buried at Valders West Cemetery.

Obituary; 1986 (Don't know the newspaper but it's in the style of the 
Manitowoc Herald Times)(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Benson
Mrs. Luella Benson, 87, of Valders, died Monday evening, April 14, at 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Mrs. Benson was born April 30, 1898, at Valders, daughter of the late 
Christian and Ella Torrison Jackson. She attended Manitowoc schools. 
She married Alvin T. Benson in 1963 at Florida. Mrs. Benson was a 
member of Faith Lutheran Church Women and the American Lutheran Church 
Women.
Survivors include a son, and daughter-in-law, four granddaughters, 
and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 9:30 am 
Thursday to the hour of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, 
Valders, assisted the family with arrangements.


CARL BERG

Carl R. Berg, 50, well known contractor and former member of the Board 
of Education, died last night at the Holy Family hosptial. He submitted 
to an operation 10 days ago, following his removal to the hospital from 
his home, 735 North Tenth street.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the St. Paul's 
Lutheran church, the Rev. R.B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in 
the West Valders cemetery.
Mr. Berg was born in Manitowoc June 19, 1890. He spent the early years 
of his life on a farm near Valders and 23 years ago came to this city. 
He engaged in the building business and for years was a carpenter 
contractor in Manitowoc. He also served for a time as custodian of one 
of the city schools.
In 1916 he married Miss Olene Stenersen.
In 1929 he was elected a member of the Board of Education and served a 
three-year term. He was active in the Odd Fellows lodge and was a past 
noble grand of Chickerming Lodge No. 55 and past chief of the Encampment. 
He was also a major in the Canton Bay Verte at Green Bay, an Odd Fellows 
organization.
Mr. Berg in recent months has been a supervisor in charge of a conservation 
project in the Kettle Moraine park area in Sheboygan and Fond du Lac 
counties.
Survivors are the widow; son Knut, of this city; six daughter, Mrs. Raymond 
Thompson of Valders, Vivian, Dorothy, Carol, Jeannette and Joan, all of this 
city; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knut Berg of Valders; three brothers, Gordon 
and Sigwart of this city, William of St. Nazianz; eight sisters, Mrs. Henry 
Milne, of Carpinteria, Calif., Mrs. James McGarvie of Chicago, Mrs. Fred 
Sampe of Branch, Mrs. Orin Torrison, Mrs. Raymond Johnston and Mrs. Norman 
Lenz, all of Valders, Mrs. Roland Wendling of this city, Mrs. Elmer Dedering 
of Kiel; and one grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 7 o'clock tonight. The 
Odd Fellows will hold services at the mortuary chapel Thursday evening at 
7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 12, 1941 P. 2


INGEBORG BERG

Mrs. Knut Berg, 73, a resident of Manitowoc county for over a half century, 
died Thursday at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Her 
residence is on route 1, Valders.
The body was removed to the Berge funeral home in Valders, and will lie in 
state Saturday afternoon until the time of the funeral. Preceding the church 
rites at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, there 
will be a short service at 1:30 at the funeral home. The Rev. Martin Trygstad 
will officiate, and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Berg was born July 11, 1871, in Valders, Norway, and in 1890 came to 
America and Manitowoc county. Her maiden name was Ingebord Alfstad. The 
friendship between Miss Alfstad and Knut Berg, which culminated in marriage 
in Manitowoc on April 20, 1890, was begun near the city of Valders in Norway 
when both were children and their families were close friends. After the Bergs 
marriage they settled on the farm near Valders, and with the exception of four 
years when they operated a farm north of Manitowoc, have always resided on the 
homestead. In 1940 Mr. and Mrs. Berg observed their golden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include the husband, eight daughters, Mrs. James McGarvie, Downer's 
Grove, Ill.; Mrs. Henry Milne, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Fred Sampe, Branch; 
Mrs. Orin Torrison, Mrs. Raymond Johnston, Mrs. Roland Wendling, Mrs. Norman 
Lenz and Mrs. Elmer Dedering, Valders; three sons, Gordon, Manitowoc; Sigwart, 
Liberty; and William, near Kiel; a brother, John Alfstad and four sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Langedall, Mrs. Carry Salid, Miss Mary Alfstad and Mrs. Ingrid Royney, 
still reside in Norway. Of the 26 grandchildren surviving are Air Cadet James 
McGarvie, Truax field, Madison; and Staff Sgts Gordaon and Arthur Milne, 
Arizona. Two great grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Berg was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Valders church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 3, 1944 P. 2


KNUT BERG

Knut Berg, 81,(picture), retired Town of Liberty farmer, died Monday night 
at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wendling in 
Valders, with whom he had resided since disposing of his farm in 1950.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the West Valders Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. A.B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Berg was born in Valders, Norway, in 1870 and in 1890 came to the United 
States and married Miss Ingeborg Alfstad. They settled on the homestead farm 
south of Valders where he had lived except for four years spent on a farm north 
of Manitowoc. In 1940 the Bergs celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Berg died 
eight years ago.
Survivors are three sons, Gordon of Manitowoc, Sigward of Liberty and William 
of Milwaukee; eight daughters, Mrs. James McGarvie of Downers Grove, Ill., Mrs. 
Henry Milne of California, Mrs. Fred Sampe of Branch, Mrs. Orrin Torrison, Mrs. 
Raymond Johnston, Mrs. Roland Wendling, Mrs. Norman Lenz and Mrs. Elmer Dedering 
of Valders; 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A brother in Norway 
also survives.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 1 p.m. Thursday. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 14, 1952 P. 2


ANNIE I. BERGE  (d. 1924)

MRS. BERGE OF VALDERS DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Anton Berge of Valders died at the Holy Family Hospital at 
6:30 o'clock this morning. Funeral arrangements weer (sic) not 
completed pending the arrival of a sister of Mrs. Berge from 
Valders. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of 
William Frasier.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 2, 1924 P.2
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Miss Annie Berge died at the Holy Family Hospital last Saturday 
morning after a month's illness.
Miss Berge was born on the farm in Liberty, where her brother 
Otis resides, sixty two years ago and lived there until several 
years ago when she moved to Manitowoc. Surviving her are her 
sister Lena of Manitowoc and a brother Otis living on the 
homestead near Valders.
The body was taken to Valders for burial and funeral services 
where held at the First Lutheran church, Rev. A.O. White 
conducting the services.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 9, 1924 P.8


CHRISTOPHER T. BERGE

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sept. 1894: 
Death on Sat. in Town Eaton of Christopher Berge. The deceased 
who was ill only a few days succumbed to enteritis.


GUILFORD BERGE

Guilford K. Berge, 73, of Valders, died Saturday morning at Appleton 
Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Intern Donald Brugamyer will officiate and burial will 
be in Valders West Cemetery.
Mr. Berge was born May 13, 1900, at Valders, son of the late Otto and 
Anna Larson Berge. He married Irene Christianson August 24, 1922, at 
Valders. He served on the Manitowoc County Baord for 24 years, was 
chairman of the Manitowoc County Board for eight years, and president 
of the Village of Valders for eight years. Mr. Berge held several 
offices with Faith Lutheran Church and was a funeral director in Valders 
for 35 years. He also was a director of Valders State Bank and the Valders 
Telephone Co.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church 
from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 11, 1973


INGRI MARIA BERGE

Name: Berge, Ingrid
D. 7/2/1878   B.:
Reg. D.: 4/15/1879       sex: f/w
Age at death: 28 yrs.
B.P.: Tn. Liberty, Mtw. Co. Wis.
D.P.: Liberty
Cem: Liberty
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson, Cato
Spouse:
F.: Johanes Berge
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 298


MABEL BERGE

Mrs. Andrew Berge, 86, formerly of Valders, died Thursday evening at 
Bethesda Home, Chicago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Mrs. Berge, nee Mable(sic) Gilbertson, was born April 22, 1884, in the Town 
of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Harry and Caroline 
Everson Gilbertson. She was married to Andrew Berge June 10, 1908, at 
Valders. Her husband preceded her in death in May of 1961.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Bernice) Busse of Sheboygan 
and Mrs. Andrew (Alice) Kosowski of Chicago; a brother, Clarence, of 
Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Elmer M. Evenson, of Valders; 10 grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday 
until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971


OSCAR G. BERGE

Oscar G. Berge, 63, who was born and spent his entire life on the homestead 
farm in Liberty, died Monday afternoon. He had been in failing health five 
months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m., from the Berge home and 
at two o'clock from the West Valders Lutheran church. Interment will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Berge was born in Liberty in 1875, and when a young man took over the 
homestead farm, which he has since operated. In 1899 he married Miss Emma 
Thompson.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. John A. Larson, Valders, and 
Mrs. Albert Berge, route 2, Reedsville; son, Earl, Liberty; brother Otto, 
Valders; and seven grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Berge home from the Berge under taking parlors 
Thursday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 29, 1938 P. 3


CHARLES BLUMENSTEIN

Chas. Bluemenstein, of the town of Newton, who was injured 
Wednesday morning in a run away, died yesterday. A wife and 
nine children survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 19, 1898 P. 1
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From Bob Domagalski:
Blumenstein, Charles (Oct. 31, 1852-Nov. 18, 1898 –husband of Henriette 
McGlaughland [married March 17, 1880 in civil service in Manitowoc County] 
–son of Frederick Christian Blumenstein and Wilhelmina Seifert –born Town 
of Liberty –died from “fracture of spine –2 days”) –buried at West Valders 
Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty


C. F. BLUMENSTEIN

Name: Blumenstein, Fred Christian
D. 4/17/1870  B.:
Reg. D.: 11/22/1870    sex: m/w
Age at death: 48 yrs. 1 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Saxe Altenburg, Germany
D.P.: Eaton, Mtw. Co.
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner
Spouse: Wilhelmina Seifert
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: consumption
Add Info.: farmer; cert. dt. 6/17/1870
Pg.# 83
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(Christian Friedrich Blumenstein, born 22 February 1822 in Saxe-Altenburg, 
died 17 April 1870 (Easter) from consumption or tuberculosis, buried 19 April 
1870 with church rite. (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)
**********
Sent in by Bob Domagalski:

Blumenstein, Frederick Christian (also shown as “Christian F.” 
(Feb. 22, 1822-April 17, 1870 –husband of Margaretha Dicke 
[married Oct. 24, 1859 at Evan. Lutheran Church, Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids –divorced in 1861 
–Margaretha was the daughter of Cord Heinerich Vogelsang and Sophia –was this 
Sophia's second marriage?] 
–re-married to Wilhelmina Seifert Guenther about 1866 [had two children 
from this second marriage – Wilhelmina and Friederich William] 
–son of Wilhelm Blumenstein and Juliana Geisenhainer –born Saxe Altenburg, 
Germany 
–Civil War veteran of Company C, 34th Wisconsin Infantry –enlisted on Dec. 19, 1862 
at City of Sheboygan and mustered out on Sept. 8, 1863 –farmer –died Town of Eaton 
–died from “consumption”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty


FRIEDRICH WILLIAM BLUMENSTEIN

Name: Blumenstein, Friedrich William
D. 8/1/1870  B.: 11/29/1869
Reg. D.: 12/23/1870       sex: m/w
Age at death: 8 mo. 1 da.
B.P.: Liberty, Mtw. Co.
D.P.: Liberty
Cem: Norwegian Church Cem.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner, Newton
Spouse:
F.: C.F. Blumenstein
M.: Wilhelmina Blumenstein
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 99
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From Bob Domagalski:
Blumenstein, Frederick William (baby –Nov. 29, 1869-Aug. 1, 1870 –son of Frederick 
Christian Blumenstein and Wilhelmina Seifert –born and died Town of Liberty –died 
from “convulsions”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty


WILHELMINE BLUMENSTEIN

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899:
Death in Branch on Sat. of Mrs. Wilhelmina Blumenstein, widow of the late 
F. Blumenstein. The deceased was born 02 Aug. 1831 in Saxon-Weimar and came 
to America in 1847 as a 16-yr. old girl. She is survived by 5 children. Her 
funeral took place yesterday in Valders.
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From Bob Domagalski:
Blumenstein, Wilhelmina nee Seifert (Aug. 2, 1833-Oct. 7, 1899 –second 
wife of Frederick Christian Blumenstein –born Saxon-Weimer, Germany 
–emigrated from Germany to the US in 1847 –died from “broncluses –congestion 
of the lungs, one week”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, 
Town of Liberty


JOHANN ADAM BOETTGER

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1899:
Death of Johann Adam Boettger at 1:30 a.m. on 17 Feb. of old age. The deceased
was born 18 Aug. 1813 in Sachsen-Weimar, married Miss Maria Magdelena
Ernestine Baecker in 1840 and came to America with his family in 1852 settling in
Town Liberty. He is survived by 3 children: Hermann Boettger, who runs a hay
and fruit business in Two Rivers, Mrs. Julius Schroeter, and Mrs. Peter Heinz,
17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was buried 20 Feb. in the Waldow
Cemetery in Town Liberty, with Pastor Zanwell delivering the funeral oration.
(Note: I believe Waldow is Valders/quite often W and V were used interchangeably
and his wife appears to be in Valders cemetery)


DAVID F.N. BRATZ

David F. N. Bratz, age 55, of Howards Grove, formerly of 
Kohler, died on Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at his home with 
his family by his side after a courageous four year battle 
with cancer. 
He was born in Manitowoc on Jan. 7, 1952, the son of the 
late Emil and Lillian (Sebo) Bratz. David graduated from 
Valders High School and attended two years of vocational 
schooling. He was united in marriage to Ellen Silbernagel 
in 1970. On April 26, 2006, David and Judy Ramey were 
united in marriage at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church in Howards Grove. 
David was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in 
Valders. He was employed at Kohler Company for 37 years. 
He was a member of the Kohler Company Quarter Century 
Club. His greatest passion was riding his Harley Davidson 
motorcycle over the countryside, alone or with his friends. 
Riding his Harley down the road expressed his independence 
and love of freedom. He was a member of the Sheboygan and 
Fond du Lac H.O.G. Chapters for many years. He loved 
participating in the organizations' rallies and other 
charitable events. Dave was a longtime member of the 
Kettle Moraine Corvette Club. Even though he didn't always 
own a Corvette, his heart was with the organization and 
members of the club. 
Golfing was a pastime spent with friends and Kohler Company 
coworkers. Volleyball leagues, summer or fall, meant not 
only bruised knees or elbows, but special lasting friendships. 
Though he belonged to clubs and enjoyed the associated events, 
nothing meant more to him than the lifelong friendships that 
emerged from those organizations. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
David was preceded in death by his parents; maternal and 
paternal grandparents; his sister: Audrey Bratz; and brother-
in-law: Jack Steinhaus. 
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, 
at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders, 
with Pastor Lauren Ley officiating. Interment will follow at 
Faith West Cemetery. 
Friends may call at Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care 
Center, W2132 Garton Road, (Hwy 42 at County JJ), Sheboygan, 
on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday 
from noon until the time of service. 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in 
his name. 
Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center, is assisting 
the family. 920-565-2331. 
Condolences may be sent online at www.zimmerfuneralhome.com 
The family would like to thank Dr. Marshall Matthews and the 
wonderful caring staff of Matthews Oncology Associates, and 
nurses of St. Nicholas Hospital Home Health & Hospice. 
David will always be remembered as a caring and loving person, 
who loved life and embraced his friendships. He will be dearly 
missed by family and friends, but yet we know that he is in a 
better place: one where there is no pain and he is with his 
loved ones that have reached heaven before him. Some day when 
we leave this world, he will be there waiting for us with a 
smile and open arms. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 25, 2007 


ALFRED CHRISTIANSON

Alfred Christianson, 74, of Valders died at his home Tuesday following a
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Intern Loren Espeland will officiate and burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mr. Christianson was born Oct. 3, 1885, in the Town of Cato, son of the
late Severin and Anna Anderson Christianson. A dairy farmer in the town
of Cato, he retired about four years ago and moved to the Village of
Valders. He married the former Tilda Torrison, May 11, 1911, at Valders.
He was president of the Valders School board for 29 years, director of
the Quarry-Riverside telephone exchange for many years, was a member of
the church brotherhood and held a number of church offices.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Raymond and Wilfred of Valders
and Leroy on the home farm; three brothers, Victor of Arthur, Iowa, and
Walter and Wilmer of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Torrison and Mrs.
Gilford Berge, of Valders; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday
until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie
in state from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17


CHRISTIAN CHRISTIANSON  (His obit indicates he is buried in this cem.)

Manitowoc Tribune 
Vol. 18 No. 14, Thursday July 20, 1871, Page 4 Column 3 

Sunstroke.  Christian Christianson was sunstruck last Thursday at the Branch, 
while working on the Railroad.  He suddenly complained of being very sick and 
went to bed in his boarding house.  On looking for him in the evening he was 
found dead.  He seemed to be a perfect stranger to every one in this neighborhood:  
his countrymen buried him at the Lutheran Norwegian Cemetery in Liberty.


OLE CHRISTIANSON/CHRISTIANSEN

VOLUME #4, PAGE #359, DOCUMENT #229
 
NAME OF DECEASED:  Ole Christiansen
COLOR:  White
SEX:  Male
AGE:  86 yrs
FATHER:  Christian Olsen
MOTHER:  Ellen
BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED:  Norway
BIRTH DATE:  Feb 16, 1810
SPOUSE OF DECEASED:  Anne Marie
DEATH DATE:  May 1, 1896
CAUSE OF DEATH:  Old age
PLACE OF DEATH: Township of Cato
NAME OF PERSON SIGNING FORM:  A D Alfrsen from Oslo, WI
PLACE OF BURIAL:  Valders Cong. in township of Liberty
DATE OF CERTIFICATION:  May 15, 1896
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  May 25, 1896


CLARA CHRISTOPHERSON

A sad death occurred in this city on Friday the 5th, Mrs. Sever Christopherson 
yielded up her young life after a brave struggle against tuberculosis for the 
past eight months.  A severe cold caught in May last brought on the disease 
which made rapid inroads on strength and vitality with the inevitable results.  
Clara Nelson was born in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Jan. 31, 1884, and was 
scarcely 22 years of age at the time of her death.  She was married to Sever 
Christopherson Nov 24, 1903, coming with him to this city where she has since 
resided.  She was a beautiful young woman, full of life and ambition until 
stricken with ill health, and universal sympathy is extended to her husband 
in his sad bereavement.  The funeral was held from the residence on Tuesday 
at 10 o’clock a.m. with services in the Lutheran church of Valders at 
1:30 p.m., Rev. A. O. Alfsen officiating, and interment in the family lot in 
Eaton.  The deceased is survived by a husband, her parents and three sisters, 
Lena and Alma of Eaton and Mrs. Chas. Green of Chicago.
Chilton Times, January 13, 1906


TERRY ALAN DAMM

Dog Fails to Save Life of Valders Boy
Valders – A little cocker spaniel puppy tried valiantly to summon aid for his 
two-year-old master, Terry Ronald Damm, here Monday afternoon, but help arrived 
too late.
Terry drowned in the Valders creek swollen with water from the spring thaw. The 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Damm, he had been out walking with his father. The 
father left the boy in the yard.
Then he noticed the dog barking down at the creek. He went to investigate and 
found his son’s body caught in brush about 500 feet downstream from where the 
dog was barking in three feet of water.
Dr. Edgar Huth was called and the fire department rescue squad brought the new 
pneolator. Undersheriff Clarence Baryenbruch, county traffic officers, and Coroner 
Theodore Teitgen, all came to the scene, but hour long attempts to revive the boy 
proved futile.
The creek which runs through the southwestern corner of Valders empties into the 
Manitowoc River. It is normally dry except for the spring season.
Terry was born June 16, 1950. He has no brothers or sisters. In addition to his 
parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berg, 
Route 1, Valders, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Damm, 
Collins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Berge Funeral home, Valders.  
The Rev. A. B. Holland, pastor of the Valders Ev. Lutheran Church will officiate.  
Burial will be in the West Valders Ev. Lutheran Church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral parlor from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the 
time of service.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 17, 1953 – P. 12


GUDMUND O. DELEBECK

A MURDER OR A FATAL ACCIDENT
On Tuesday last the daughter of a man named
Gudman Ellebeck, of Eaton was married to a
young man residing in the same town. That
evening the wedding festivities were disturbed
by a charivari party, who together with the
other appliances used for making noise on 
those occasions were armed with guns and
revolvers. In order to quiet the disturbance
created by them, the father of the bride went
to the door carrying with him some liquor
intended for the unbidden guests. As soon as
he made his appearance he was struck by a
bullet which crashed through his brain, and
he dropped dead. Our informant is a young
man who was present at the wedding and saw
the body of the murdered man. It is impossible 
to say at present whether the shooting was
premeditated or the result of accident. But
though the latter may lessen the guilt of the
person who committed the deed, it cannot 
lighten the grief of the stricken family. The
law should know no leniency in the punishment
of every person taking part in such proceedings
which disturb the peace and endanger life. 
Those charivaris are always disgraceful and
sometimes as in this instance, tragic in their
result.
Oct. 31, page 2 column 4. (she forgot to get
the name of the newspaper..it was one of the
ones in English)
In the court index for Dellebeck is the list
of people charged with the shooting. Hopefully
we can find the outcome of the trial in a later
paper.
********
Name: Delebek Gudmund Olsen
D.: 10/29/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 56 Yrs.
B.P.: Norway
D.P.: Tn. Lib.
Cem.: Tn. Lib.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. ?????
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #:



MARTHA S. EICHMANN

Mrs. Norbert Eichmann, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning at 
Manitowoc County Hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Mrs. Eichmann, nee Martha Weyer, was born April 13, 1915, in the Town 
of Newton, daughter of the late Albert and Mrs. Lilly Korthauer Weyer. 
She was married to Norbert Eichmann May 11, 1938, at Newtonberg.
Survivors include her husband, her mother, of St. Nazianz, a son 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), a brother, Fredrich, of St. Nazianz, 
two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Buechner, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gustave Sawatske, 
of St. Nazianz and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1971
********
Martha S. nee Weyer (April 13, 1915-Oct. 4, 1971 –wife of Norbert Eichman 
daughter of Albert Weyer and Lilly Korthauer –died from “acute gastro enteritis 
organic brain syndrome –Huntington’s Chorea”/sent in from death record)


MARY ELLESTAD  (d. 1917)

Knut Ellestad of Madison and Mrs. Adolph Smithbeck of Utica, Wis., 
who were here for the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Ole Ellestad, 
of Valders, whose death at the age of 68, occurred there. The 
burial was held yesterday. A husband and eight children survive 
her.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 20, 1917, Page 3


OLE ELLESTAD

Ole Ellestad, 84, of South Liberty St., Valders, died unexpectedly 
at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
West Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating, with burial in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Ellestad was born March 14, 1880, at Valders, Norway, and came 
to Valders, Wis., when he was a boy, with his parents, Ole and Mary 
Swenson Ellestad. He was a lumberman, farmer and chief engineer for 
the Nestle Co. at Valders. He retired in 1952.
He married Mary Miller, July 22, 1907, at Osceola, Wis. He served as 
a village board trustee at Valders for more than 30 years, was a member 
of the Lutheran Brotherhood and a trustee of West Valders Church for 
many years.
Survivors are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Schlei, Mrs. 
William (Lorraine) Drumm, and Mrs. Vernon (Alice) Diegel of Manitowoc 
and Mis. J. H. (Florence) Henriott of Waukesha; a sister, Mrs. Olga 
Smithbeck of Stoughton; and 14 grandchildren. Three brothers, three
sisters and a son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 7 p.m. 
Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and after that at the church until 
time of service.
(Newspaper not named, no date)


CAROLINE DOMENA ERICKSON

Name: Eriksens, Caroline Thomine
D.: 3/15/1874
B.:
Reg. D.: 8/8/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 4 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson
Spouse: 
F.: Knud Eriksens
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 317
***************
(Note: I put this with this Caroline for a couple of reasons even though
the date doesn't exactly match. The death was recorded 5 years after the
fact which could cause an error in the month and day. She died in the
Township of Liberty and there is also a Knud in this cemetery. The age
is the same. Also the middle name is phonetically similar.


LLOYD ERICKSON

Lloyd Erickson, 75, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at the home of his 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Larch, of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders 
West Cemetery.
Mr. Erickson was born July 13, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late 
Anton and Amelia Jackson Erickson. He married Mabel Evenson May 11, 1921, 
at Valders. She preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1964. Mr. Erickson was village 
marshall and fire chief of Valders for 27 years, retiring in 1969.
Survivors include a son, two daughters, a brother, Charles, of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Mrs. Robert Wildgrube, of Kewaunee; 12 grandchildren and a great 
grandchild. A son and two brothers preceded him in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy) 
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday 
until 11:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1972


MARTIN C. ERICKSON  (d. 1946)

Martin E. Erickson, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died 
today at the Holy Family hospital. He was 67.
Employed on the Albert Severson farm, route 1, Valders, the deceased 
is survived by a brother, ??ewell and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Lyken, 
both of whom live at Fordville, N.D. Several nieces and nephews in 
Chicago are also among the survivors.
Mr. Erickson was born in Eaton on Feb. 14, 1878. He never married.
Rites at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Berge funeral home in 
Valders will preceded the funeral at 2 o'clock in the West Valders 
church to be conducted by the Rev. Norman Berntson. Interment will be 
made in the adjoining cemetery.
Friends may view the body at Berges Monday afternoon and until the 
hour of rites.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 12, 1946 P.2


MARTIN ERICKSON  (d. 1969)

Martin Erickson, 79, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran 
Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officate and 
burial will be in Valders West Cemetery.
Mr. Erickson was born May 11, 1890, in Town of Rockland, 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Erickson, and was a 
mason by trade. He married Selma Prochnow Feb. 15, 1916, 
at Reedsville, and she died July 17, 1958.
Survivors include a son, Leverna, of Milwaukee; a daughter, 
Mrs. Bernice Zutz, of Rt. 1, Valders; a sister, Mrs. Otis 
Gilbertson, of Rt. 2, Chilton; nine grandchildren and 12 
great grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, 
after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 18, 1969 P. 22


OLE K. ERICKSON  (d. 1913)

QUARRY MAN DIES SUDDENLY ON THRESHHOLD OF HOME AS HE RETURNS 
FROM WORK ABOUT FARM
Ole Erickson, About to Enter House, Suffers Heart Attack Which 
Proves Fatal in Few Minutes--Leaves a Family
Stricken by heart failure as he was about to enter his house, Ole 
Erickson, a well known farmer of Quarry, died on the threshold of 
his home expiring within a few minutes of the attack. He was 54 
years of age and had resided in Manitowoc county for years.
Mr. Erickson had been attending to some work about the farm and was 
about to enter the house when he was seen to suddenly halt, clasp 
his hand to his chest and then fell to the floor. Members of the 
family rushed to his assistance and everything possible was done to 
relieve him but without avail, death coming almost instantly.
News of Mr. Erickson's sudden death spread throughout the community 
and occasions widespread sympathy, Mr. Erickson having been widely 
known and held in respect by the people of the vicinity where he 
made his home.
Mr. Erickson is survived by a widow and five children four of whom 
reside in this county, being Lulu, Munda, Olga and Morris while 
Albert is a resident of Black Hills, S.D.
The funeral will be held at Quarry. Burial arrangements have not 
been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 20, 1913 P.1


ANNE EVENSON

QUARRY
Mrs. Evenson, who became paralyzed a week ago, died Wednesday 
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Larson. The 
funeral was held Friday afternoon at Valders cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 05, 1915, Page 4


BENNET O. EVENSON

Bennet Evenson, 72, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Monday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders 
West Cemetery.
Mr. Evenson was born May 24, 1897, in Town of Liberty, son of the late Anton 
and Matilda Ulness Evenson. He was a farmer and partner in the Evenson Bros. 
Construction Co., and a World War I veteran.
He married Myrna Damm Dec. 4, 1926, at Collins, and the couple resided on
Rt. 1, Valders.
Survivors besides the wife are five sons, five daughters, two brothers, 
Lester of Rt. 1, Chilton and Delmar of Rt. 1, Valders; two sisters, Mrs. 
Evelyn Nordby of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Mertz of Sheboygan, and 31 grand-
children. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until Thursday noon and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1970


OLE FINKELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909:
Two news items in this issue regarding Ole Finkelson, who murdered a girl near
Merrill, Wisconsin, then committed suicide. He came from Clarks Mills and his body
was brought to Valders and buried there.
*********
VICTIM OF SHOOTING DIES
Miss Anna Kasten, Girl Shot by Ole Finkleman(Finkelson), Manitowoc Man Dies Saturday
IN THE MERRILL HOSPITAL	 
Finkleman(Finkelson), After Girl Refused Him, Shot Her and Her Mother Then Turned Revolver
on Himself

Miss Anna Kasten of Merrill; who was shot by her lover, Ole Finkelson, a Manitowoc
man, at her father's farm house a week ago, died Saturday at the Smith Tarr hospital
at Merrill, after lingering between life and death for several days. The remains
of Finkelson who shot himself were brought to Manitowoc last Thursday by the
deceased's brother, Edward Finkelson, and buried at Valders.
Mr. Finkelson went to the girl's house and asked her to marry him. She refused and
he shot her three times in the breast with a revolver.
When the girl's mother came into the room he shot twice at her, one shot taking effect
in her arm. He then walked out into the yard, reloaded his revolver and blew out his
own brains.
The tragedy happened at the Kasten home five miles outside of Merrill. Finkelson
was a farmer residing on a farm near there.
Manitowoc Citizen, July 22 1909,  page two


NILS FYLKEN

Name: Fylhen, Nils
D.: 7/14/1874
B.:
Reg. D.: 8/8/1877
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 16 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson
Spouse:
F.: Nils N. Fylhen
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 318


JULETTA RAGNILD GIGSTAD

Miss Joletta(sic) Gigstad, 66, died at 7:10 a.m. today at the farm home one 
mile southwest of Valders. She had been in ill health for the past year.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 
2 o'clock from the Valders West Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Trygstad 
officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Miss Gigstad was born March 24, 1876 on the same farm at which she died today.
Survivors are four brothers, Oscar of Sentinel Butts, North Dakota, the Rev. 
Walter Gigstad of Clifton, Texas, Bennet of Norword, Missouri and Philip of 
Two Rivers; and two sisters, Mrs. J.D. Kennedy of Miles City, Montana and Mrs. 
C.D. Sample of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The body was taken to the Berge funeral home and will be removed to the 
residence where it may be viewed from Monday noon to the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5


GURINA GILBERT

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901:
Death Sat. in Town Eaton of 59-yr. old Mrs. C.J. Gilbert 
of a hemorrhage. The deceased was born in Norway in 1842 
and is survived by 5 children.


MORTON HALDERSON

Morton M. Halderson, 79, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc 
died Wednesday afternoon, February 18, at Holy Family
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Christianson-
Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will 
officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery.
Mr. Halderson was born Jan. 9, 1902, at Manitowoc, son
of the late Albert and Winifred Hanson Halderson. He 
attended Liberty School. He was a former employee of the
Nestle Company and was employed by Elmer Jole for many
years. Mr. Halderson was a member of Manitowoc Senior
Citizens.
Survivors include four brothers, Alfred of Valders, Arthur 
of Truth or Consequences, N.M., Howard of Manitowoc, and 
Vernon Waltz of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs.
Olvin (Sophia) Skattebo of Valders, Mrs. Lorraine Herman
of Neilsville and Mrs. Clarence (Olga) Hoyer of Manitowoc
and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded
him in death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home from
9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
(No newspaper named or date)
(this obit and photo sent in by researcher/see 
contributors page)


CAROLINE HALDORSEN

Miss Caroline Haldorsen died at the home of her father in the town of 
Liberty and was buried at the cemetery of the First Lutheran church. 
Deceased was about 50 years of age and had been a sufferer for many 
years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 12, 1917, Page 4


KNUD HALDORSEN

Knut Halderson(sic), pioneer resident of the county passed away at his home 
at Valders Saturday morning. He was born in Norway seventy-six years ago and 
came to this country and county with his parents at the age of five. He is 
survived by five sons and four daughters, Harry, Otis, Albert, Alfred, and 
Corty, Mrs. Della Beck, Mrs. Lettie Filkin and Mrs. Emma Foldon, all of North 
Dakota and Mrs. Volina Knudson, of Cato. The funeral will be held today from 
the late home with services at the Valders church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1920 P. 4


BENNETT E. HALVERSON

Bennett Halverson, 77, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Friday evening at Family Heritage 
Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The 
Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery.
Mr. Halverson was born July 23, 1892, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole and 
Hanna Vedeberg Halverson. He was a farmer all his life.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Lena Halverson of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Mrs. 
Emma Bezzio of Wilmette, Ill.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Monday until 
noon Tuesday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1970


MALVERN HALVERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901:
Death yesterday in Valders of 40-yr. old Melvin Halverson after a short 
illness. The funeral will be held on Sat.
*********
Word has been received in the city of the death of Melvin(sic) Halverson 
a young man well known here and having many friends. The death occurred 
at Valders early this morning after a few days illness. Decedent was 
about 40 years of age and married. He had many friends here who will 
regret his untimely end. The funeral will be held Saturday. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1901, p. 1 


REED LAVERNE HALVERSON

VALDERS News:
Leverne Halverson, who underwent two operations, died last week and 
was buried Saturday. The funeral was held from the Norwegian church, 
Rev. A.O. Alfson officiating. 
Deceased was 16 years old and is survived by three brothers, Roy, 
Robert and Erwin.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 20, 1915, Page 4


OSCAR TIDEMANS HELLE

Name: Helle, Oscar Tidemans
D.: 10/1/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 4/15/1879
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 10 Da.
B.P.: Tn. Lib.
D.P.: Lib.
Cem.: Lib.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson
Spouse:
F.: Ole Thompson Helle
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.299
***********
(Note: Ole Thompson Helle is in #5)


PETER HOGENSON

Peter Hoganson(sic), of Valders, died at his home there today from a complication 
of due to stomach trouble from which he had long been a sufferer. Mr. Hoganson 
was 49 years of age and was well know and universally respected. He is survived 
by his wife nee Julia Michelson, and two sons, George and Walter. The funeral 
will be held Friday at 1 from the late home to the Valders church, the Rev. 
White officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1920 P. 1


KNUD HOUGEN

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902:
Death Thurs. of 68-yr. old Knut Hougen at the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The
funeral took place in Valders.
(Note: The age is off but I've found the age in the newspaper is quite often wrong)


JANICE E. HUSKE

Janice Huske, 19, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, as the result of injuries received in 
a car accident.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran 
Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial 
will be in Valders West Cemetery.
Janice was born Nov. 15, 1952, at Manitowoc, daughter of John and 
Elmira Christianson Huske. She was graduated from Valders High 
School with the Class of 1970.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday until noon on Friday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972


IVER IVERSON

FORMER VALDERS RESIDENT DIES AT BERWIG, N.D.
Body of Iver Iverson is Brought Here For Burial at Valders Today
The funeral of Iver Iverson, a pioneer settler of Liberty whose death 
occurred at Berwig, N.D., was held at Valders today, the body having 
been brought here from Berwig yesterday. Mr. Iverson, who was 87 years 
of age settled in Manitowoc county in the early 50’s and was widely 
known here. Five years ago he removed to Berwig to make his home. His 
wife died some years ago. Mr. Iverson is survived by two sons and three 
daughters, Albert and Edward, Mrs. Walter Larsen, Mrs. Otto Hilman and 
Mrs. Thorval Fyiken. Many friends from this city attended the burial at 
Valders today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 28, 1917, Page 1
**********
The Mesdames Walter Larsen of Madison and Mrs. J. Hilman of Chicago were 
here for the funeral of their father, the late Iver Iverson, held at 
Valders Saturday and have returned.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 3